What's On Glasgow

Glasgow's multi-arts festival brings more than 300 events to Merchant City

Feature by Caroline Hurley | 13 Sep 2006

The Royal Society Glasgow Science Exhibition, Glasgow Science Centre, Sep 12 - 14, Free, www.royalsoc.ac.uk
Discover the best of the UK's science and technology research. With 24 exhibits from all over the UK, this is your chance to find out about the latest developments in scientific research and meet and talk to the researchers behind the fascinating exhibits on show.

Indian Summer, Sep 2-3, Victoria Park, West End, £60 or £35, www.indiansummerglasgow.com
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Antony and the Johnsons, Hot Chip and Gang of Four are to appear on the main stage. With a Fat Tuesday dance tent, lawn bowls and wholesome food stalls this is a different type of festival.

Merchant City Festival, Sep 20-24, www.merchantcityfestival.com
Glasgow's multi-arts festival brings more than 300 events to Merchant City with music, theatre, comedy, film, food and exhibitions, all celebrating the cultural richness of Glasgow's old commercial quarter.

Chaos Convention, The Cathouse, Sept 21-24, Combi Ticket £15, www.myspace.com/chaosconvention2006
With a line-up that includes a Box Wars event, an 80s metal night (finally, Poison fans have somewhere to go) and of course the obligatory Burlesque dancers, whilst still finding time to host a long line up of local bands, this should be non-stop fun for those who like it loud…

BLOCK Architecture Festival,Sep 30 - Oct 7, www.blockarc.co.uk
A week-long architectural festival organised by The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City. Events include exhibitions, walks, talks and tours across the city.